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drew · 12-03-2006, 10:37 PM

do they really make shifts feel smoother? i'm about to buy a TWM one to go wth my TWM sts, but it's like 115 bucks so i dont want to be waisting it

Raven18940 · 12-03-2006, 10:49 PM

I call bull on that. On my jeep I swapped the standard knob for a heavy aluminum T-handle. Other than having a nice handle to mash the gears home with it didn't change a damn thing.

gary · 12-03-2006, 10:53 PM

I like my weighted knob. It may be in my head but it makes it feel much better.

The only thing I can say for sure about metal knobs is:
when it is hot and it is sitting in the sun, you will burn your hand.
when it is cold and it is sitting outside, you will freeze your hand.

Why waste $115 on twm? Why not get a knob that matches your concepto knobs from r100s on nt.com. They are like $55-$65

Silverfc88 · 12-03-2006, 10:55 PM

When I went from a light Razo to a heavy Razo it felt better to me. It made putting it into gear easier.

Silver04STi · 12-03-2006, 10:59 PM

I have never used one but I have heard from several people that they make an improvement.

drew · 12-03-2006, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CiZiN

I like my weighted knob. It may be in my head but it makes it feel much better.

The only thing I can say for sure about metal knobs is:
when it is hot and it is sitting in the sun, you will burn your hand.
when it is cold and it is sitting outside, you will freeze your hand.

Why waste $115 on twm? Why not get a knob that matches your concepto knobs from r100s on nt.com. They are like $55-$65

i have an aluminum knob right now, and yeah that thing gets GOLD. I actually wanted the concepto knob after trying out yours, I've been msg'ing rs100 for the concepto knob and grill for over a month now. he just ignores ever PM about them, but responds when it's something he has.. I bought the perrin shorty antenna from him just recently

gary · 12-03-2006, 11:04 PM

I am actually trying to find a place that will cover the broken one I have in leather. But I haven't had much luck.

Raven18940 · 12-03-2006, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CiZiN

The only thing I can say for sure about metal knobs is:
when it is hot and it is sitting in the sun, you will burn your hand.
when it is cold and it is sitting outside, you will freeze your hand.

That's how I learned to change gear fast.

AMF Racing · 12-03-2006, 11:25 PM

def helped with me. i went from stock plastic to heavy TSX knob. shifts into gears a lot easier. now is it worth $115....that's up to you. I def agree with the hot/cold thing though, luckily mine has some leather in the middle.

ozthunder · 12-04-2006, 12:18 AM

I think its just a matter of getting used to. I actually got a lighter knob in my Z (when I had it), and at first it was a pain, but once youre used to it, youre used to it.

MPowerKai · 12-04-2006, 01:43 AM

nope, I always feel the same when shifting, even after swapping shift knobs.

Evo8kid · 12-04-2006, 09:30 AM

i have the greddy counterweight shift knob.... its like 30 bucks, i love it

JSeoul · 12-04-2006, 09:50 AM

Even if it doesn't improve much with the shifting, I think aftermarket shift knobs add style to your ride. I was considering one, but mine looks sexy and goes along with the interior set-up. Plus I havn't seen any 6-speed knobs from Greddy.

ozthunder · 12-04-2006, 10:47 AM

Do you really need to have that pattern? I mean thats all that denotes a 6 speed knob.

CleanNeon98 · 12-04-2006, 11:37 AM

I like my APC knob. Heavyish, good feel, and it was like 15 dollars.

TurboTagTeam · 12-04-2006, 12:26 PM

If your car has a realy light shift throw, (AKA a honda) a weighted knob makes a huge difference. I got a skunk2 knob in my car. It's much better than the stock knob.

Raven18940 · 12-04-2006, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboTagTeam

If your car has a realy light shift throw, (AKA a honda) a weighted knob makes a huge difference. I got a skunk2 knob in my car. It's much better than the stock knob.

I'll take your word for it. It explains why it made no difference on my jeep, changing gear in that was like stirring coal.

gsrboi80 · 12-04-2006, 01:26 PM

I have a MOMO i my VIII. Looks good shifts the same. I have heard the counterweights do help the EVOs out a bit

Evo8kid · 12-04-2006, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSeoul

Plus I havn't seen any 6-speed knobs from Greddy.

i think they do, i bought mine at Extreme PSI, and when i went there he asked me if it was a 5spd or a 6spd(mr)

D Money · 12-04-2006, 02:21 PM

Get a greddy counterwieght, only $40 bucks and it's heavy enough to throw threw someone's window that you dislike.

I personally love the stock sti knob, I tired a full weighted sti titanium knob and I hate it, so back to the stock knob I went.

12-03-2006, 10:37 PM	#1
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	weighted shift knobs do they really make shifts feel smoother? i'm about to buy a TWM one to go wth my TWM sts, but it's like 115 bucks so i dont want to be waisting it __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-03-2006, 10:53 PM	#3
gary Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northampton, PA Member #1638 My Ride: 2004 Hyundai Tiburon iTrader: (1)	I like my weighted knob. It may be in my head but it makes it feel much better. The only thing I can say for sure about metal knobs is: when it is hot and it is sitting in the sun, you will burn your hand. when it is cold and it is sitting outside, you will freeze your hand. Why waste $115 on twm? Why not get a knob that matches your concepto knobs from r100s on nt.com. They are like $55-$65 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by gary; 12-03-2006 at 10:58 PM.

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Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	When I went from a light Razo to a heavy Razo it felt better to me. It made putting it into gear easier. __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

12-03-2006, 10:59 PM	#5
Silver04STi Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NJ Member #94 My Ride: 2005 Legacy GT iTrader: (0)	I have never used one but I have heard from several people that they make an improvement. __________________ - Kevin

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gary Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northampton, PA Member #1638 My Ride: 2004 Hyundai Tiburon iTrader: (1)	I am actually trying to find a place that will cover the broken one I have in leather. But I haven't had much luck. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-03-2006, 11:25 PM	#9
AMF Racing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Member #323 iTrader: (2)	def helped with me. i went from stock plastic to heavy TSX knob. shifts into gears a lot easier. now is it worth $115....that's up to you. I def agree with the hot/cold thing though, luckily mine has some leather in the middle. __________________ CARS-------------------------------BIKES 02 CIVIC SI----------------------- 03 VTR1000 89 XJ--------------------------------79 GS1000 09 PILOT

12-04-2006, 12:18 AM	#10
ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	I think its just a matter of getting used to. I actually got a lighter knob in my Z (when I had it), and at first it was a pain, but once youre used to it, youre used to it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-04-2006, 09:30 AM	#12
Evo8kid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Member #1631 My Ride: contributes towards Global warming iTrader: (0)	i have the greddy counterweight shift knob.... its like 30 bucks, i love it __________________ TurboTagTeam is my crew chief 1996 Nissan 240sx- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L Turbo Diesel 2008 Audi RS4- 420 HP 4.2L V8 2004 Honda CBR600RR

12-04-2006, 09:50 AM	#13
JSeoul Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Member #2712 My Ride: 2006 Acura RSX Type-S iTrader: (0)	Even if it doesn't improve much with the shifting, I think aftermarket shift knobs add style to your ride. I was considering one, but mine looks sexy and goes along with the interior set-up. Plus I havn't seen any 6-speed knobs from Greddy. __________________ **SURJE.Motorsports InnovativeMotorWorks** \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BBMessenger PIN: 24A39C04

12-04-2006, 10:47 AM	#14
ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	Do you really need to have that pattern? I mean thats all that denotes a 6 speed knob. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-04-2006, 11:37 AM	#15
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	I like my APC knob. Heavyish, good feel, and it was like 15 dollars. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

12-04-2006, 12:26 PM	#16
TurboTagTeam Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cell Block F Member #275 My Ride: constantly changes iTrader: (2)	If your car has a realy light shift throw, (AKA a honda) a weighted knob makes a huge difference. I got a skunk2 knob in my car. It's much better than the stock knob.

12-04-2006, 01:26 PM	#18
gsrboi80 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Member #2795 My Ride: Evolution Baby iTrader: (0)	I have a MOMO i my VIII. Looks good shifts the same. I have heard the counterweights do help the EVOs out a bit

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